Warm-Up – 2/8 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Who stated a massive first strike would remove the
need for a ground war?
Who stated that hitting vital centers such as
factories would remove the will to fight of the
enemy?
Describe the early RAF bombing experience prior to
the US entering the war.
What was the technological advance that led to
precision bombing?
Describe in writing the three target priorities in the
Combined Bombing Offensive.
Questions / Comments
Warm-Up – 2/8 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Who stated a massive first strike would remove the
need for a ground war?
Who stated that hitting vital centers such as
factories would remove the will to fight of the
enemy?
Describe the early RAF bombing experience prior to
the US entering the war.
What was the technological advance that led to
precision bombing?
Describe in writing the three target priorities in the
Combined Bombing Offensive.
Developing a Strategy
(for air power)
 Beginning
of WWII
many theories existed
of how to use air power.
 Italian Air Marshal
Giulio Douhet said to
gain air supremacy with
a massive first strike; a
surprise attack on the
enemy’s aircraft.
 Attack population and
they would give in – no
large ground war would
be necessary.
Warm-Up – 2/8 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Who stated a massive first strike would remove the
need for a ground war?
Who stated that hitting vital centers such as
factories would remove the will to fight of the
enemy?
Describe the early RAF bombing experience prior to
the US entering the war.
What was the technological advance that led to
precision bombing?
Describe in writing the three target priorities in the
Combined Bombing Offensive.
Developing a Strategy
(for air power)
Hugh Trenchard –
“Father of the RAF” believed the proper
force mix was twothirds bomber aircraft
and one-third fighter.
 He disagreed with
Douhet on what targets
to hit.
 Trenchard thought air
power should knock out
vital centers, like
factories – workers have
no where to work destroy will to fight
 Sir
Warm-Up – 2/8 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Who stated a massive first strike would remove the
need for a ground war?
Who stated that hitting vital centers such as
factories would remove the will to fight of the
enemy?
Describe the early RAF bombing experience prior to
the US entering the war.
What was the technological advance that led to
precision bombing?
Describe in writing the three target priorities in the
Combined Bombing Offensive.
Developing a Strategy
(for air power)
All
three had agreed
in long range
bombing and they
could get to targets
unmolested.
The RAF did not
agree and had tried
early in the war and
changed to nighttime
after losses by
German anti-aircraft
and fighters.
Warm-Up – 2/8 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Who stated a massive first strike would remove the
need for a ground war?
Who stated that hitting vital centers such as
factories would remove the will to fight of the
enemy?
Describe the early RAF bombing experience prior to
the US entering the war.
What was the technological advance that led to
precision bombing?
Describe in writing the three target priorities in the
Combined Bombing Offensive.
Developing a Strategy
(for air power)
The
US developed the
Norden bombsight –
which placed bombs
accurately on target.
US
theory was that a
well-armed bomber
could fly high over
enemy guns.
Warm-Up – 2/8 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Who stated a massive first strike would remove the
need for a ground war?
Who stated that hitting vital centers such as
factories would remove the will to fight of the
enemy?
Describe the early RAF bombing experience prior to
the US entering the war.
What was the technological advance that led to
precision bombing?
Describe in writing the three target priorities in the
Combined Bombing Offensive.
The Combined Bomber Offensive
In
the beginning, first
priority targets were
submarine factories,
docks and ports.
The Combined Bomber Offensive
Second
priority
targets were aircraft
factories and
munitions plants.
The Combined Bomber Offensive
Third
priority targets
were communications
and transportation
systems.
Questions / Comments
THIS DAY IN AVIATION

February 8
• 1908 — Three bids for
United States Army's first
aeroplane proved by
Secretary of War.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION

February 8
• 1933 — The first Boeing
247 takes to the air
opening a new era in air
transport, representing
the new age of all-metal
monoplane designs.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION

February 8
• 1939 — Ten new Douglas
B-18 “Bolo” bombers
arrive at Balboa, Canal
Zone, to reinforce the
Army Air Corps units at
Albrook and France
Fields.
• They flew from Randolph
Field, Texas with one
overnight stop at
Guatemala.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION

February 8
• 1988 — The Federal
Aviation Administration
(FAA) retires an aircraft
registration number for
the first time (USA) —
that of Amelia Earhart's
airplane, which
disappeared over the
Pacific in July 1937.
Questions / Comments
Chapter 4 – Air Power Goes to War
1939 - 1945
Today’s Mission Requirements
 Mission:

Describe in writing the impact air superiority had on the
European campaign.

Describe in writing the date of the German surrender in
Europe.

Identify in writing the aircraft losses for the US, RAF, and
the Luftwaffe during WWII.
 EQ:

What were some of the aviation developments during
the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation
Industry for years to come?
Video of the Day
D-Day
The Normandy Invasion
The Normandy Invasion
On
June 6,
1944, the Allies
landed in
Normandy,
France starting
the invasion of
Europe.
The Normandy Invasion
For
two months
before the invasion,
US and British planes
bombed within 130mile radius of the
beaches.
This
gave the Allies
air superiority for the
invasion.
Air superiority saved
countless lives and pieces
of equipment.
The Normandy Invasion
 Night
before invasion,
bombers which normally
flew at 20,000 ft flew 100
to 1000 ft off the deck.
After dropping bombs
they strafed targets on
ground.
– like P-38
Lightning carried two
1000 lbs and would
bomb.
 They would escort
bombers and transport
as well as strafe infantry
 Fighters
The Normandy Invasion
 First
wave of transports
were nine aircraft wide
and in a line extending
230 miles.
 Many transports carried
paratroopers.
 Some towed gliders
with men and materiel.
 Gliders were made of
wood and fabric.
 Evening of invasion –
one glider took off from
England every 15
seconds
The Normandy Invasion
Strategic
bombing of
aircraft factories, oil
refineries and
transportation
facilities continued
after the Normandy
invasion.
By
1945, Luftwaffe
was beaten and no
longer a threat to
British and American
bombers.
The Normandy Invasion
7th, 1945 –
Germany surrendered
and the war in Europe
ended.
May
During
the air war in
Europe:
US and British
planes dropped
over 2 ½ million
tons of bombs.
The Normandy Invasion
The
U.S. Army Air
Forces and the RAF
lost:
Over 8,000 bombers
Over 7,000 fighters
The
Luftwaffe lost
nearly 33,000 aircraft.
The Normandy Invasion
 D-Day
Invasion and
Battle of Normandy cost
over 57,000 Allied
soldiers and airmen.
 Major
turning point in
the war.
 More
than 1 million men
landed along the 60
miles of beach within
seven weeks of D-Day.
Questions / Comments
Today’s Mission Requirements
 Mission:

Describe in writing the impact air superiority had on the
European campaign.

Describe in writing the date of the German surrender in
Europe.

Identify in writing the aircraft losses for the US, RAF, and
the Luftwaffe during WWII.
 EQ:

What were some of the aviation developments during
the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation
Industry for years to come?
The Normandy Invasion
For
two months
before the invasion,
US and British planes
bombed within 130mile radius of the
beaches.
This
gave the Allies
air superiority for the
invasion.
Air superiority saved
countless lives and pieces
of equipment.
Today’s Mission Requirements
 Mission:

Describe in writing the impact air superiority had on the
European campaign.

Describe in writing the date of the German surrender in
Europe.

Identify in writing the aircraft losses for the US, RAF, and
the Luftwaffe during WWII.
 EQ:

What were some of the aviation developments during
the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation
Industry for years to come?
The Normandy Invasion
7th, 1945 –
Germany surrendered
and the war in Europe
ended.
May
During
the air war in
Europe:
US and British
planes dropped
over 2 and ½ million
tons of bombs.
Today’s Mission Requirements
 Mission:

Describe in writing the impact air superiority had on the
European campaign.

Describe in writing the date of the German surrender in
Europe.

Identify in writing the aircraft losses for the US, RAF, and
the Luftwaffe during WWII.
 EQ:

What were some of the aviation developments during
the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation
Industry for years to come?
The Normandy Invasion
The
U.S. Army Air
Forces and the RAF
lost:
Over 8,000 bombers
Over 7,000 fighters
The
Luftwaffe lost
nearly 33,000 aircraft.
Questions / Comments
Lesson Closure - 3 – 2 - 1
3. List 3 things you
learned today.
2. List 2 things you
have questions about
today’s lesson.
1. Create (1) quiz
question with
answer about
today’s lesson.
Questions / Comments
Safety Rules – Safety Monitor Brief
• Must Use Safety Glasses
• Use of Cutting tools is Dangerous – AT ALL TIMES –
knives only out when cutting
• Must Use Cutting Mats
• All Areas will remain clean and organized
• Plane Captains will insure All Areas will be cleaned
and all items put back in proper locations 10
minutes prior to class ending
• Class SAFETY MONITOR will insure areas are clean
and safe at all times
Questions / Comments